Featured Marriage Proposal

I just love this marriage proposal we planned in Philadelphia. The color of the radiant orchids, the bright and beautiful marquee lighting, hand-written notes, and Rupal’s gorgeous outfit…wow! Sumit hired The Heart Bandits to plan a marriage proposal that was as lovely and special as Rupal is to him. Sumit started the evening by saying that they would be meeting a group of friends at a restaurant. When they arrived, Sumit immediately said he needed to use the restroom and went to the private room we rented out. Rupal was later escorted to him and could not believe her eyes.

When she walked in, she heard her favorite Bollywood music being played by a musician. Her love of the colors black and purple was evident as she sparkled when she saw the purple orchids, black linens, and black frames. In the frames were photos of her and Sumit and notes that he wrote explaining why he loves her so. Gorgeous candelabras with black candles were elegantly displayed. Large marquee letters of their initials gave off a romantic glow, setting the stage for a perfect proposal.

Sumit proposed and Rohit happily said yes. We couldn’t be more happy for this gorgeous couple starting their lives together. Thank you for allowing The Heart Bandits to be a part of your special day.

If you want to get started planning the perfect proposal for your partner, contact us today!

Diego and Leny have such a fascinating story. They met in 9th grade in their hometown of Monterrey. They dated briefly then but as the two grew up, their lives took separate paths and they both went on to live their own lives. They never did stop thinking of each other but it just was never the right timing for either of them. Several years later things took a turn in 2013 when they finally reconnected and the couple has been inseparable ever since. Diego was so passionate when telling us his love story that we decided to use that as the concept.

Creating this Chicago rooftop proposal was so much fun. We had blown up animated drawings framed and displayed to outline the love story of Diego and Leny. The story told of the couple talking long-distance via ICQ and WhatsApp, their first date, and their travel adventures.

A violinist played romantic music as Leny walked out on the rooftop and saw her dream proposal right before her eyes. Diego walked her to each frame and then finally, to the last one. The last image showed Diego proposing and Diego dropped down to his knee right there.

The backdrop of the city couldn’t have been more amazing. Leny said yes and then the couple went inside to celebrate with friends and family! We are so honored to have planned this amazing marriage proposal. What did Diego say about our Proposal Planning services? “I recently proposed to my girlfriend (now fiancée) and chose to hire THB. I was new to the city of Chicago and had no idea what I could do or which places were even possible, therefore I thought it was best to ask for help. Michele and Marvin were absolutely wonderful in every possible way! They are organized, effective, fast to reply, and have amazing proposal ideas! My proposal was a huge success, their hard work definitely paid off and my girlfriend did not mind that I had professional help; on the contrary, she was absolutely delighted by how smooth everything went and how special the moment was. I would definitely recommend THB for any proposal, they are experts in the field and will help you make this occasion as memorable, perfect and stress-free as possible!” Read this review on Yelp.com.

If you want to get started with planning your girlfriend’s dream proposal, contact The Heart Bandits today.

The month of February is known as the month of love all over the world. So we were flattered when we were contacted several times this month asking us for our proposal and romantic date expertise. Check out some of our most exciting features this month:

Good Morning America

Marvin shooting for GMA

Marvin, co-founder of The Heart Bandits, was asked to be on Good Morning America to help men think of last minute date ideas for Valentine’s Day. Watch the video here.

Money Magazine

The Heart Bandits have been featured in NY Times, NY Magazine, LA Times, Colbert Report, Anderson Cooper Show and much more over the years. They are regarded as the experts in all things marriage proposals and romantic dates. If you want to have your proposal planned by the best proposal planners in the world, contact us today!

Dan is a busy ER physician and if it’s one thing he is short on, it is time. But he knew he wanted to make his marriage proposal to Amanda special so he enlisted the help of Engagement Planners, The Heart Bandits. One thing that stood out to us when we interviewed Dan, was how much he and Amanda had traveled over the course of their relationship. They have been to so many places like Mexico, Thailand, Maldives, and all over the US so we knew we wanted to incorporate that into the proposal idea. He also mentioned his nickname to her was mittens so we wanted to find a cute way to tie that in as well. After learning more about her personality, we came up with an “Art and Memories” concept. Here is how it went down:

Dan told Amanda that he had tickets to an art exhibit. But when she walked in, she immediately noticed no one was there and there were rose petals on the floor. As she continued to walk in, she noticed that the gallery was filled with photos of her and Dan over the years. She was completely blown away.

After looking at all the photos together, Dan led her over to a table where there was a large Tiffany’s box. Inside, were handmade mittens that spelled out, “Marry Me Mittens.” She turned around and he was on his knee proposing. She of course said YES! We are so honored to have been a part of this lovely day.

If you are stuck on coming up with a creative and personal proposal idea, contact The Heart Bandits today. We will work with you to come up with concept of her dreams and plan it all for you. All you do is show up and ask that important question. Contact us today!

Marriage proposals aren’t limited to a certain time of year, they are happening everyday and in every season. Being able to customize your proposal around a season gives you the ability to make your moment all the more special as it relates to a meaningful time in your relationship. Here are a few examples of seasonal marriage proposal venues that you can consider incorporating into your proposal:

Spring

Springtime means new life, flowers and lovely breezy afternoons which provides the perfect setting for any marriage proposal. Take your sweetheart on a romantic picnic with a surprise proposal during your meal. Or take a walk through a garden of blooming flowers and propose in a secluded area.

Summer

Sun and sand are the perfect mix for any summertime proposal, that is why beach proposals are so popular. If you want something a little different, charter a private sailboat ride and propose on the sparkling water of your special location.

Fall

Cool weather and the changing of the leaves gives a beautiful backdrop for any fall proposal! Find a local apple orchard to visit for the day and propose during a romantic hayride or walk among the trees.

Winter

If you want to stay warm and cozy inside during winter, propose to your partner while decorating your Christmas tree. Give them a unique ornament with the ring inside for them to find!

No matter the season, The Heart Bandits are here to help you plan a one-of-a-kind marriage proposal. Contact our team today and find out just how we can assist you and your needs!

We LOVED working on this Instagram Marriage Proposal with Joachim. Instagram is sooo a pop-culture craze and we love keeping up with the trends which is why we were so excited that Joachim hired The Heart Bandits to plan his proposal. Joachim and Janis love taking photos and they love Instagram even more. No seriously, they even brought a selfie-stick with them the day he proposed. #LOVE Joachim flew to San Francisco from Singapore to visit Janis. Joachim asked Janis to take a romantic stroll with him through a park that overlooked the city. She probably thought, what a great place to take #selfies! Though rain threatened to ruin the day, we quickly moved the proposal into the cutest little gazebo so they would be protected from the storm.

When Janis saw the gazebo, her heart melted. There she saw blown up photos of her and Joachim, all formatted into Instagram style photos. He proposed and she said YES! A friend popped out and presented her with her favorite flowers. And then, the selfie-stick was brought out so they could Instagram their proposal!

Do you want to create a pop-culture inspired marriage proposal? Or even just a romantic proposal she will never forget? If so, contact The Heart Bandits today. We will bring your vision to life or help you create a unique proposal idea. There is nothing we can’t do!

Ernesto came to us because he knew in his mind what a dream proposal would look like to his girlfriend Chelsey, he just needed help pulling it all together. His vision was to have a gorgeous tree lit up with fairy lights and glass bulbs hanging from the branches. He wanted a musician playing their songs and a photographer to capture it all. And most of all, he wanted his family to join in after Chelsey said yes. We happily took on the proposal and got right to looking for a venue that would allow us to decorate trees (a big no-no for many places). We were lucky to find Hacienda Golf Club, which conveniently was right by his home making it easy for all his family to join.

We wanted to add some flare to the proposal so we opted for a string duo which we surrounded by baby’s breath in gold vases, discovered while secretly stalking her Pinterest page. To enhance the tree and make it look as magical as possible, we brought in a professional lighting company to hang fairy lights and ambient lighting. We arranged for the family to be brought in by golf carts to the other side of the hill so they could watch the proposal from afar. Then, we all sat behind bushes hiding, waiting in the freezing (50 degrees is freezing to us in LA ok?) cold for the couple to arrive. It was so worth it.

The day Ernesto proposed was actually their anniversary. Ernesto told Chelsey that he signed them up for wine tasting on the golf course for their date. When they pulled up to the gorgeous tree, the string duo started playing “All of Me,” by John Legend. Chelsey said, “That’s our song!” She totally thought it was just a very elaborate wine tasting date. Until Ernesto took her by the hand and explained why she was really there. He proposed and she happily said yes. Then, the entire family walked out to have a champagne toast and congratulate the couple. Congrats Ernesto and Chelsey! Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day.

If you want to get started creating a dream marriage proposal for your girlfriend, contact The Heart Bandits today.

I was so excited when Edward contacted us to plan his marriage proposal. He is from Northern California near my hometown! At first he was considering proposing in San Francisco, but after much thought he decided to propose right where it all began, at University of the Pacific in Stockton where he and Felisa first met. They have been dating for 14 years so he hired The Heart Bandits to make it extra special and to plan the logistics for him.

Having Edward and Felisa go back to the very college they met was already like walking down memory lane. So we just decided to make memory “lane” look extremely glamorous and romantic, completely transforming the space. Felisa’s favorite flowers are red roses and her favorite color is black so we used that as the theme of the proposal.

When Edward and Felisa first walked down the memory lane together, they first saw a sign that said, “14 Years in the Making.” They continued to walk past the stunning decor while being serenaded by two harpists playing romantic music.

At the end of the aisle was a stunning red rose structure which held photos of the couple and beautiful notes that Edward had written for Felisa. Felisa was blown away when Edward dropped to his knee to propose. She said yes and we couldn’t be happier for the beautiful couple.

I am so excited to kick off the new year by sharing one of the most touching proposals we planned in 2014. Brooks contacted us to help him bring his proposal idea for Natalie to life. You would think he was an Event Planner and not a NFL player with how detailed and he creative he was. Yes, Brooks already had a vision in mind. He wanted to rent out an Opera House, have 2 special songs performed, and take a helicopter ride after to celebrate it. He hired The Heart Bandits to handle the logistics so that everything was perfect for his gorgeous soon-to-be fiancé. Here is how it all went down:

Brooks told Natalie they were going to a movie so she was confused when she walked into the Wortham Center. They were escorted into the Cullen Theater which of course, was empty. Brooks mentioned that it looked like a show was about to happen and Natalie laughed and commented that there was no one there! She took a seat next to Brooks in the front row and the curtains raised. She got the surprise of her life.

A pianist played and sang “Someone Like You” by Van Morrison. Brooks asked her to slow dance. After the song, he proposed! Natalie was in complete shock and happily said yes! The musician then switched to guitar and serenaded the couple with another song. Brooks and Natalie departed only to find a limo waiting for them outside. The limo rushed the couple to a helipad where the two boarded a helicopter and flew over the very stadium that Brooks plays in. What a fabulous marriage proposal!

What made me love this proposal the most is how very down to earth and kind both Brooks and Natalie were. It doesn’t hurt that they are both gorgeous! Natalie even called me personally to thank me for planning her proposal. Though I had to give Brooks the credit, after all, it was his idea! If you want to get started planning your special marriage proposal, contact The Heart Bandits today!

This was our busiest year yet and we are so proud to have worked on some truly heartfelt and amazing proposals with our very special clients. In light of the upcoming new year, we have put together our favorite proposals of 2014, all planned by The Heart Bandits.

Two Best Friends Propose Together

Kyle and Max do everything together, so when it came time to propose, it only felt right to them to do that together as well. Check out how it all went down below and read all about it here.

Cherry Blossom & Ice

Ab flew to NY for Honey’s birthday. He told her to get dressed up for a nice dinner but instead, he surprised her with her favorite Cherry Blossom trees, ice sculptures, her family and more. Read all about it here.

Photo by Rebecca Yale Photography

Surprise Cooking Class

Cristina loves baking so Santiago signed them up for a baking class. But Cristina got more than she ever hoped for! Read all about it here.

Photo by Michelle Able Photography

Central Park Surprise

Ironically, this proposer is the brother of Santiago from the Surprise Cooking Class proposal above. Alberto and Andrea took an ordinary walk through Central Park, but what she found was anything but! Read all about it here.

Photo by Petronella Photography

View of the Empire State

Mike really wanted to wow Kristine so he rented out a penthouse with a view of the Empire State Building. When she walked out, she was greeted by a guitarist singing their song and more. Read all about it here.

Photo by Petronella Photography

Paris in NY

Patricia’s ideal date was to fly to Paris for dinner, so we brought Paris to New York. Read all about it here.

Photo by Petronella Photography

Because I’m Happy

Doug and AnhDao have a truly one of a kind proposal story. From a magic photo booth, to a flash mob with a minion, ending with a helicopter landing! Read all about it here.

Country Proposal

Austin & Dimay loved the outdoors and planned a romantic trip to Ojai. While they were out, our team snuck in to transform the field near their accommodations. Read all about it here.

Photo by Kevin Warn Photography

Rockabilly Proposal

Roy and Teresa are self-proclaimed “rockabilies” and he wanted a proposal that would reflect the classic, elegant, and timeless nature of that culture. Read all about it here.

Photo by Maya Myers

If you want to get started planning your perfect proposal idea, contact The Heart Bandits today. We look forward to working with you next!